Covering Canada

Fredericton Weather and Pictures

Canada Touring — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 09:38:11 +0000

Fredericton has a humid continental climate and enjoys a mild climate compared to most of Canada, although its location away from the coast means it is more prone to extreme temperatures than most other major cities in Atlantic Canada. The average January low temperature is -15°C; while the average high in July and August is 26°C.

The city gets a fair amount of precipitation, although major paralyzing snow and rain storms such as blizzards and hurricanes are uncommon compared to more coastal cities like Moncton or Halifax (but do happen on occasion). On average, Fredericton receives approximately 1100 mm of precipitation per year. Snowfall is common between late November and early April, and snow usually stays on the ground beginning in December. Flooding occurs during the spring of most years on area rivers and affects the city’s low-lying neighborhoods.

Fredericton Geography and Pictures

Canada Touring — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:36:18 +0000

Fredericton, New Brunswick is located at the bottom of the Saint John River, with most of the city’s post-war suburban development occurring on the gently sloping hills on either side of the river (although the downtown core is flat and lies low to the river).

At an altitude of approximately 17 meters above sea level, the city of Fredericton is embedded in the Pennsylvanian Basin. It contrasts markedly from the geologically older parts of the province. There are roughly two distinct areas in the region that are divided around Wilsey Road, in the east end of the city. In one area, the underlying bedrock is topographically dominant, whereas the other is controlled by Pleistocene and recent deposits leading to the rivers (resulting in the area being shallow and wide).

Fredericton and its surroundings are rich in water resources, which, coupled with highly arable soil, make the Fredericton region ideal for agriculture. The Saint John River and one of its major tributaries, the Nashwaak River, come together in Fredericton. The uninhabited parts of the city are heavily forested.

Canadian Rockies

Canada Touring — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 20:09:39 +0000

Canadian Rockies
Banff National Park alone is 6,641 sq. km (2,564 sq. miles), and Jasper National Park occupies 10, 878 square km (4,199 square miles)

Canada’s largest National Park at 44,807 sq. km- Wood Buffalo National Park - which is also in Alberta, is larger than Switzerland.

Visit the Canadian Rockies today for a great vacation experience!

Alan Jackson Concert Pictures

Canada Touring — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 01:28:24 +0000

Alan Jackson is a country artist who has sold over 50 million records. He was influenced by the new traditional country of the 1980s, and he was one of the most popular country singers of the 1990s, blending both honky-tonk and mainstream country sounds and penning many of his own hits. Here are some concert pictures of Alan Jackson in action.

Ski Resorts and Ski Vacation in Banff, Alberta Canada

Canada Touring — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 01:30:31 +0000

Ski the Big3 - Official Site for Ski Norquay, Lake Louise Ski Area & Sunshine Village Ski Resorts. Plan and Book your Vacation Package to Ski Norquay, Lake Louise Ski Area & Sunshine Village Ski Resorts in Banff, Alberta (AB) Canada with accommodations, lift tickets, ski rentals and snowboard rentals. Plus, Banff & Lake Louise web cams, snow reports, photos and more to help plan your ski vacations escape in Banff & Lake Louise.

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Immigrate to Canada

Canada Touring — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 01:31:48 +0000

Immigrate to Canada.
Under the Canadian government’s Action Plan for Faster Immigration, qualified applicants can now expect to receive their Canada immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa in 6 to 12 months if their occupations are in high demand in Canada.

Saint John River (New Brunswick)

Canada Touring — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 01:29:47 +0000

The beautiful Saint John River (New Brunswick).
The St. John River is a river, approximately 418 miles (673 km) long, located principally in the Canadian province of New Brunswick but also in, and arising from the U.S. state of Maine. It forms part of the Canada – United States border in two different places along its length.

Fredericton Information and Pictures

Canada Touring — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 01:26:11 +0000

Fredericton is the capital of the Canadian province of New Brunswick, by virtue of the provincial parliament which sits there. An important cultural, artistic, and educational centre for the province, Fredericton is home to three universities, as well as cultural institutions such as the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, the York-Sunbury Museum, and The Playhouse—a performing arts venue.

The city hosts the annual Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival, attracting regional and international jazz and blues artists. As a provincial capital, its economy is inextricably tied to the fortunes of the public sector; however, the city also contains a growing IT and commercial sector. The city boasts the highest percentage of residents with a post-secondary education in the province and one of the highest per capita incomes.

Calgary Fireworks

Canada Touring — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 01:31:49 +0000

GlobalFest is an annual cultural celebration in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

The festival is held every August since 2003, and is jointly organised by The Calgary Fireworks Festival Society and the International Avenue Arts and Culture Centre.

The International Fireworks Competition is held at Elliston Park in southeast Calgary. Each night of the competition showcases a different nation in the International Fireworks Competition. Competitors attend by invitation of the organizers.

Pyrotechnic displays take place over Elliston Park and are synchronized to music, thus the term ‘pyromusical’. Competitors have utilized fireworks launched from platforms on the water to some that bounce off the water. From there, the sky is truly the limit. This is why thousands flock to Elliston Park, to experience the music and the full panorama of the fireworks; something you cannot relate to if you watch from any distance outside the park.

A competitor is limited to winning two years in a row, afterwards the country has to take a year’s break. This is done to provide other countries an opportunity to win the competition.

Several countries have entered the explosive competition: Canada, USA, Mexico, India, South Africa, Germany, Portugal, and Japan.

Pictures of Peyto Lake

Canada Touring — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 01:32:18 +0000

Peyto Lake (pea-toe) is a glacier-fed lake located in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies north of the city of Banff. The lake itself is easily accessed from the Icefields Parkway and is often remarked as one of the most beautiful places in the world.